The only way either party even looks good is when the pollsters. When asked for general bearing, they both suck.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/24655/party-images.aspx
https://news.gallup.com/poll/1600/congress-public.aspx
When asked for party preference, the game changes, and that is what they focus on
https://news.gallup.com/poll/511979/neither-party-liked-gop-holds-advantage-issues.aspx